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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.92, 5,409.08 and 1,758.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.92, 5,409.08 and 1,758.61 is: 2,638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.92 : 5,409.08 = 1,758.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.92/5,409.08 = 1,758.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.92x = 5,409.08 × 1,758.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.92x = 9,512,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,512,466.74/3,605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.02

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